Students already have work uploaded. Probably, they have added reflections centered around a particular portfolio (which would live as a page from "My Portfolios")
From a page dedicated to a particular "conversation" theme (like this one) the student would include
The introduction and guiding questions associated with the conversations assignment (probably linked to a main teacher-generated page compiling links to the many different conversation pages of many different students)
A list of the first names of the members of the conversation. This might include a brief introduction and possibly a link to that member's web page.
A link to the service where the conversation is being held (maybe chatzky)
The finished conversation can be saved in "chat" format (newest entry at the bottom)
Possibly a final reflection by the student about the conversation
If the conversations take place in chatzky, only links to full urls are allowed. However, these links could take us anywhere on the web.
Brainstorming rich conversations...
Student asks foreign student where he lives. Student replies by providing a link to a google map or to a photograph. Student views the map and notes what looks like a lake. She asks a questions related to the lake. The foreign student takes a photo (using the $100 laptop) and posts it, adding details in his reply.
$100 laptop student uses webcam to film an interview with a local adult. She translates in writing or as subtitles and links to the video in the chatzky conversation.
Students asks a retiree a question about the old days...
Student asks a business person for help in understanding how employees are interviewed
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Once conversations are finished (after about a two week period), students may still wish to share what they learned in class.
Conversations might be used to reflect on achievement of "eagles"
What are conversations?
One possibility